Best time to visit Bristol, TN

A month-by-month travel weather guide based on NOAA 30-year climate normals.

The most comfortable travel window in Bristol runs from April through June — 3 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Cool
High
46.5°F
Low
26.3°F
Precip
3.65 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 9h 46m

February Cool
High
50.9°F
Low
29.2°F
Precip
3.81 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 10h 39m

March Cool
High
59.4°F
Low
35.4°F
Precip
3.96 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 11h 46m

April Good
High
69.4°F
Low
43.3°F
Precip
3.79 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 12h 57m

May Excellent
High
77.1°F
Low
52.3°F
Precip
3.82 in

Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.

Daylight ≈ 13h 57m

June Good
High
83.8°F
Low
60.7°F
Precip
3.92 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 14h 27m

July Wet
High
86.4°F
Low
64.7°F
Precip
5.00 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 14h 16m

August Good
High
85.8°F
Low
63.2°F
Precip
3.76 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 13h 24m

September Good
High
80.7°F
Low
56.4°F
Precip
2.84 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 12h 13m

October Good
High
70.2°F
Low
44.3°F
Precip
2.52 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 11h 2m

November Cool
High
58.7°F
Low
34.2°F
Precip
3.14 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 10h 1m

December Cool
High
49.5°F
Low
29.2°F
Precip
3.76 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 9h 31m

Looking for similar climates? See Bristol's climate twins. Or jump straight to the full climate profile.